BBT - Old Carter American Whiskey Batch 10 Review
Scott, Toby and Carl review and discuss this awesome bottle and talk about what other Old Carter bottles we enjoy and things the Carters do that make OC unique!
Oct 01, 2023•17 min•Ep. 261
Bourbon Barrel Talk
Bourbon Barrel Talk is a conversation based podcast that focuses on the spirits industry, primarily bourbon. We love to have conversations with distillers, distilleries and friends and find out what they love about bourbon and other spirits.
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BBT - Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon Review
The crew sits down and reviews Garrison Brothers 2023 Cowboy Bourbon release. This years release is the first Hazmat and really brings the flavor. We hope you enjoy our tasting notes and conversation. These bottles will run approximately $250 and each one is supposed to be hand signed by Donnis Todd Master Distiller and comes in a collectors case.
Sep 24, 2023•19 min•Ep. 262
BBT - Starlight Amburana Rum, Bourbon and Rye Review
The crew drinks through the recent release from Starlight Cigar batch. The three were unique releases, Bourbon finished in an Amburana Rum barrel, Bourbon finished in Amburana and Rye finished in Amburana.
Sep 17, 2023•25 min•Ep. 260
BBT - Filibuster Distillery
Scott and the crew, reviews three bottles sent in by Filibuster Distillery out of Virginia. We tried their Wheated bourbon, 5 yr Bottled in Bond, And French Oak Dual Cask.
Sep 10, 2023•25 min•Ep. 259
BBT - Rye Review and Showdown Russel’s Reserve Rye SiB vs EH Taylor Rye
Ladies night, Scott is joined by Andy, Babs and Sarah to Review the Showdown between Russel's Reserve Rye SiB and EH Taylor Rye. The Russel's is their newer release of the rye single barrel. Which do you prefer and why?
Sep 03, 2023•26 min•Ep. 257
BBT - Wilderness Trail 8 yr Wheated Bottled in Bond
The crew sits down and discusses and reviews the Wilderness Trail 8 yr Wheated Bottled in Bond. This was a neat discussion around how different and special this pour is. These will be available in late August throughout the state of Kentucky.
Aug 27, 2023•16 min•Ep. 258
BBT - IJW Whiskey Company Review
The crew sits down and reviews three bottles from IJW Whiskey Co. We review and discuss Old Emmer, their wheated bourbon. Bondstone Double Oaked and First Call finished in Port.
Aug 20, 2023•21 min•Ep. 256
BBT - Buffalo Trace Mashbills 1, 2, Bowman (1&2)
The crew reviews Buffalo Trace Mashbills while discussing what makes the Bowman's so interesting. It's a blend of mashbill 1 and 2, sent to Virginia re-distilled and aged in Virginia.
Aug 13, 2023•17 min•Ep. 255
BBT - Green River Bourbon and Wheated Bourbon Review
Scott, Kofi, Nick and Babs, discuss and review Green River Distillery’s recent releases of the bourbon and wheated bourbon. We also extended a bit of our mashbill conversation from last weeks discussion.
Aug 06, 2023•26 min•Ep. 254
BBT - Mashbill Discussion
The crew discusses a bunch of different mashbills, so maybe you can find what bourbon you will like based off of your favorite pours. If you like Wild Turkey, Old Forester has a similar mashbill, you will probably like it. So on and so forth.
Jul 30, 2023•28 min•Ep. 253
BBT - McCracken Curve Review
Scott and the crew sits down and reviews two bottles from McCracken Curve Distillery. Homeplace Indiana Straight Bourbon and Ballyloughan Castle their American Single Malt.
Jul 23, 2023•14 min•Ep. 252
BBT - Start Your Bunker for 300 Dollars
The crew painstakingly goes over a list of bourbons to come up with the best starter bourbon bunker for $300. We came up with 10 bourbons and ryes to give you a start.
Jul 16, 2023•40 min•Ep. 251
BBT - Most Underrated Bourbons
This week the crew discusses their most underrated bourbon and whiskeys. We decided underrated was something most people are overlooking for a multitude of reasons, proof, price, or unknown.
Jul 09, 2023•32 min•Ep. 250
BBT - Overrated Bourbons and Whiskeys
The crew sits down and discusses the bottles they believe are the most overrated. After some discussion, we decided overrated meant too much hype for how the bottle tasted or the value of it.
Jul 02, 2023•35 min•Ep. 249
BBT - Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company
Scott and the crew reviews two new releases from the Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company. We tasted and discussed their first barrel strength bourbon and the 10 X 10 Rye. Both bottles unique in their own right. The 10 x 10 is 100% rye which really adds to the dynamic.
Jun 25, 2023•27 min•Ep. 248
BBT - Starlight Toasted French Oak Review
Scott, the Brock's and Jared taste through and review the 5 recent Starlight distillery French Oak Toasted Bourbons. These five bottles came from barrels that the oak came from one of five regions of France.
Jun 18, 2023•30 min•Ep. 247
BBT - Craft Cocktails with Babs 2
Scott and the crew review two more cocktails prepared by Barbara. One is summer cocktail, the other fall. Ky Rhubarb/Watermelon Crawl and Hotel Tango Bourbon S'more Ky Rhubarb/Watermelon Crawl 1/4 oz Watermelon pucker, 1/4 oz raspberry pucker, 2-3 dashes cranberry bitters, 1 oz apple rye (Good Times), 1 1/2 oz bourbon, top w/ ginger ale. Hotel Tango Bourbon S'more 1/2 oz chocolate liqueur, 1 oz Smallow (Hotel Tango), 1 oz Hotel Tango Bourbon, top with a toasted marshmallow...
Jun 11, 2023•17 min•Ep. 246
BBT - Craft Cocktails with Babs
Scott and the crew review some cocktails Barbara created a for summer, to take your bourbon game to the next level. The Kentucky Down Under and Kentucky Snickerdoodle will definitely need to be in your summer rotation. KY Down Under 1/2 oz Watermelon Pucker, 1 oz Pineapple Fanta or Juice, 2 oz Bourbon, Top off with ginger ale/beer KY Snickerdoodle 1 oz Amburana or Cigar batch bourbon, 1/4 oz French Vanilla syrup, top off w/ Cream Soda
Jun 04, 2023•21 min•Ep. 245
BBT - John O’s Peerless Bottle Review
Scott, Carl, John and Kofi, all review a single barrel pick of Peerless that is now available at John O's in E-Town. This was John's first barrel pick, so we discussed what it was like along with the taste on the bottle.
May 28, 2023•17 min•Ep. 244
BBT - Heaven Hill Bottle Your own Review
Scott and The Brocks discuss the Heaven Hill bottle your own experience and two bottles Barbara bottled. We review a 14 yr Heaven Hill Select Stock and a Bernheim 7yr Wheated Whiskey.
May 21, 2023•30 min•Ep. 243
BBT - Preakness Preview and Summer Cocktail
Scott and the Brock's preview the Preakness and review a recent cocktail Scott came across that is a twist on the Mule. Recipe is 1.5 ounces Bourbon or Rye .5 oz grenadine Top it off with Lemonade and Ginger or Canada Dry Ginger Ale Lemonade
May 16, 2023•19 min•Ep. 242
BBT - Yellowstone and Rebel Single Barrel Pick Review
Scott and the crew discuss two single barrels Carl, Nick and Scott picked with Grapevine Wine and Spirits in Michigan. We review them and what makes each unique.
May 14, 2023•30 min•Ep. 241
BBT - Hotel Tango Distillery Travis Barnes
Scott, Matt and Nick sit down with Owner of Hotel Tango Distillery Travis Barnes. His story from military to law school, to distillery owner is a unique one. We also discuss his product set, specialty items and their story. Visit https://hoteltangodistillery.com/spirits to learn more.
May 07, 2023•44 min•Ep. 239
BBT - Derby Pick’em Challenge and Wilderness Trail Review
The crew discusses our Derby Pick'em promotion and reviews two Wilderness Trail SiB picks done for the Starlight Barrel Society. We pick our favorite horses and discuss who we think might win. We will do this for the Preakness and Belmont too.
May 02, 2023•32 min•Ep. 240
BBT - Holly Hill Tasting Kits
Scott, Carl, Jared and Ryan taste through and review Holly Hills bourbon tasting kit. We all highly recommend this experience to give your bourbon a different flavor profile throughout. https://www.hollyhillandco.com/shop/p/chef-ouitas-bourbon-palate-tasting-kit
Apr 30, 2023•29 min•Ep. 238
BBT - Old Louisville Single Barrel Review
Scott, the Brocks and Carl review a recent Old Louisville Pick Scott did with Chad Huffman and the Mythical Bourbon Group. after this episode they went back and bought the sister barrel.
Apr 23, 2023•16 min•Ep. 237
BBT - Westward Whiskey Review
Scott, the Brocks and Carl review two special release whiskeys from Westward Whiskey Co. Their special limited edition Milestone Release and their whiskey finished in stout barrels.
Apr 16, 2023•18 min•Ep. 235
BBT - 2023 Tournament Final Results and Good Times Review
Scott, Ryan, Carl and Jared discuss the final results from the tournament of 64 whiskeys. We also review 2 unique Good Times bottles, Seaglass and Honey Cherry.
Apr 12, 2023•25 min•Ep. 236
BBT - NorthEast Barrel Strength Amburana
The crew puts together a barrel strength batch of the amburana finished bourbon. This batch went 11 days with right at 14 grams total. 11 initially and 3 added at day 8. The blend consisted of 10 bourbons all barrel strength and ended up at 118.6 proof.
Apr 09, 2023•21 min•Ep. 229
BBT - Elite 8 Results with Starlight Review
Scott, Nick and Carl, discuss the Elite 8 results along with predict how this whole bracket ends up. We also review two recent Starlight releases. They are the two highest proofs so far. 129.7 (Bourbon Analytics) and 130 proof (Ted Pick).
Apr 04, 2023•21 min•Ep. 234
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